Have you ever sat in your driveway for 20 minutes before going inside because you weren’t ready to face everything waiting for you?

Eli Brackenbury has. After his second divorce and years of trying to control the direction of his life, he was tired of swimming upstream and getting nowhere. Learning to surrender to Jesus became the beginning of a different kind of life.

In this episode of The Valiant Forge, Mark Osborne talks with Eli about the story behind Finding God at 50, rebuilding an identity rooted in Christ, and discovering purpose in the second half of life. They explore the pressure men feel to perform, the courage it takes to be vulnerable, and what faith looks like in everyday work and relationships.

Eli also shares how an unexpected relationship with his wife’s ex-husband became an opportunity for discipleship and family change.

In this conversation:

• Starting over after divorce and releasing control
• Moving from spiritual dryness toward a relationship with Jesus
• Learning to be still while continuing to move forward
• Bringing faith into work, accountability, and relationships
• Why vulnerability and masculinity can belong together
• Sharing your testimony to encourage other people

Connect with Eli and explore his books: https://elibrackenbury.com/

Book discussed: Finding God at 50

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